Tubes in ears

Anyone else had to get tubes done yet? Connor has an appointment for surgery in early January. I hate the idea of him having to go through surgery, but he had a hearing test again this morning and has mild/moderate hearing loss from all the fluid in his ears. No bueno in a kid who's already language delayed. Just wondering if anyone else has been down this road already.

Anyone else had to get tubes done yet? Connor has an appointment for surgery in early January. I hate the idea of him having to go through surgery, but he had a hearing test again this morning and has mild/moderate hearing loss from all the fluid in his ears. No bueno in a kid who's already language delayed. Just wondering if anyone else has been down this road already.

We haven't yet, but we might be there soon. We have another follow-up pedi visit in a couple weeks to see where things are at after recurrent ear infections. I don't like the idea of putting them under either but have heard wonderful stories of great results.

We haven't yet, but we might be there soon. We have another follow-up pedi visit in a couple weeks to see where things are at after recurrent ear infections. I don't like the idea of putting them under either but have heard wonderful stories of great results.

Sorry you're headed there too, but glad you've heard good stories about outcomes. It turns out both my husband and I had recurring ear infections as kids - I had no idea until today - so I guess he comes by it honestly. Poor kiddo!

Sorry you're headed there too, but glad you've heard good stories about outcomes. It turns out both my husband and I had recurring ear infections as kids - I had no idea until today - so I guess he comes by it honestly. Poor kiddo!

Bummer :( I was able to avoid them as a kid, but barely. I actually so many ear infection that certain antibiotics quit working on them despite taking them correctly.

My neighbor's child has them and they have made a huge difference for her. I get constant updates (definitely talkers, but very nice). The tubes today are much better than they used to be when I was a child in the 80s. Infection/fluid can still settle around the tubes, but they are pretty rare. My neighbor's child had this happen twice, but isn't she isnt the usual kid. The poor girl has such horrible allergies and asthma, as well as lots of constant sinus issues. Even with this happening, they still put them in, because when everything is under control, she is such a happier and less tantrumy kid. When she had been having all the ear/sinus problems, she definitely had some behavior issues, which I can't exactly blame her for. Her mother even remarked to me. The girl also has had speech issues from prior hearing problems from ear infections (I had trouble understanding the 4 year old's words 50% of the time). Now that she has tubes that are working properly (and her allergies, etc are under control) her speech is much clearer because she can actually hear consonants and vowels correctly and is working with a speech therapist.

So, even with some issues, they really have made a huge difference in my neighbor's life. I think they have to replace them every so often, but otherwise is pretty painless.

Bummer :( I was able to avoid them as a kid, but barely. I actually so many ear infection that certain antibiotics quit working on them despite taking them correctly.

My neighbor's child has them and they have made a huge difference for her. I get constant updates (definitely talkers, but very nice). The tubes today are much better than they used to be when I was a child in the 80s. Infection/fluid can still settle around the tubes, but they are pretty rare. My neighbor's child had this happen twice, but isn't she isnt the usual kid. The poor girl has such horrible allergies and asthma, as well as lots of constant sinus issues. Even with this happening, they still put them in, because when everything is under control, she is such a happier and less tantrumy kid. When she had been having all the ear/sinus problems, she definitely had some behavior issues, which I can't exactly blame her for. Her mother even remarked to me. The girl also has had speech issues from prior hearing problems from ear infections (I had trouble understanding the 4 year old's words 50% of the time). Now that she has tubes that are working properly (and her allergies, etc are under control) her speech is much clearer because she can actually hear consonants and vowels correctly and is working with a speech therapist.

So, even with some issues, they really have made a huge difference in my neighbor's life. I think they have to replace them every so often, but otherwise is pretty painless.

Caleb got them in February. The procedure is very simple. He didn't even have an iv. They sprayed some stuff in his nose and it made him act drunk and then they gave him some more when they took him to the back so it just made him sleepy enough to not fight them. It was maybe 15 minutes from the time they took him to the back til the doctor came talk to me. When we left, Caleb was back to his normal self and not drowsy or anything.

Caleb got them in February. The procedure is very simple. He didn't even have an iv. They sprayed some stuff in his nose and it made him act drunk and then they gave him some more when they took him to the back so it just made him sleepy enough to not fight them. It was maybe 15 minutes from the time they took him to the back til the doctor came talk to me. When we left, Caleb was back to his normal self and not drowsy or anything.

Jake has had his in for almost a year! It was a quick procedure. I'm talking less than 15 minutes! I was a nervous wreck too but the benefit has been well worth all the worry!Just try and relax because if you are upset that won't help your child any. Just bring his favorite stuffed animal and a few books to keep him entertained before the procedure. He'll do great!

Jake has had his in for almost a year! It was a quick procedure. I'm talking less than 15 minutes! I was a nervous wreck too but the benefit has been well worth all the worry!Just try and relax because if you are upset that won't help your child any. Just bring his favorite stuffed animal and a few books to keep him entertained before the procedure. He'll do great!

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